Edward A. Milligan Papers
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Brief Description:

The Edward A. Milligan Papers, 1925-1977, have been arranged alphabetically by subject in each box. Much of the contents in Box 1 is correspondence, either general in nature or on specific topics. Note that some of the general correspondence will relate to topics found in other folders. The majority of the correspondence is incoming and is arranged chronologically within each folder. Milligan corresponded with people in different circles, stemming from his occupation as an educator, his personal interests, and from his participation in various organizations.

Other components include notes, drafts, and writings of Milligan. There are also materials he collected pertaining to Native Americans. In addition, there are five original ledgers of outgoing correspondence, 1874-1880, of the Indian Agent at Standing Rock Agency.

About 300 photographs are also part of the collection. Many of these pertain to Native Americans, especially depicting the 1936 Sun Dance at Little Eagle, South Dakota. Lastly, two oversize folders contain an assortment of maps, as well as drawings, posters, and military items.

Held at:
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Chester Fritz Library
3051 University Ave Stop 9000
Grand Forks, ND 58202 9000
Phone: 701-777-4625
Fax: 701-777-3319
Email: und.archives [at] library.und.edu
Record Series Number: OGLMC/409
Created by: Milligan, Edward A. (1903-1977)
Volume: 5.0 Linear Feet
Acquired: 05/25/1977. Additional materials were donated in 1978 (78-544), 2000 (2000-2479), and 2015 (2015-3299).
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Subject Index
Education
Native Americans
University of North Dakota - Alumni
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Physical Access Notes: Restricted items are stored in the fireproof cabinet (FP-3).
Acquisition Notes: Maurice Robinson, Michigan, North Dakota  Donation; 77-419
Related Publications:

Publications by Milligan:

The Standing Rock Sioux 1874-1890 (1948; UND thesis)

Known Migrations of Historic Indian Tribes... (1949 and 1969)

Petroglyphs, Pictographs, and Prehistoric Art in the Upper Midwest and Red River of the North Valleys (1968)

Sun Dance of the Sioux (1969)

The Indian in the Northern Plains (1972)

High Noon on the Greasy Grass: The Story of the Little Bighorn by Indians Who were There (1972)

Wounded Knee 1973 and the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868 (1973)

A Brief Bibliography of Books on the Indian... (1973)

Dakota Twilight: The Standing Rock Sioux, 1874-1890 (1976)

PreferredCitation: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revisions: Finding aid added to Archon in February 2015.